Vatican News
Benedict XVI praises Swiss Guard's service to the Church
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI praised the service to the Church paid by the 500 year-old Swiss Guard during the... Read more
Cardinal Sodano appointed Pope's delegate to Fatima
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, as his legate to the solemn... Read more
Pope calls on female religious to make intimacy with Christ a priority
During his meeting with participants in the plenary assembly of the International Union of Female Superiors General, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Holy Father consecrates his trip to Mary, the Mother of the Church
Scattered sprinkles did not stop thousands of pilgrims from gathering in St. Peter's Square yesterday to hear the Pope's Regina... Read more
Islamic diplomats to attend course on Holy See’s international policy
Diplomats from some twenty Islamic countries of the Mediterranean and Middle East will participate in the seminar “The Catholic Church... Read more
Italian Comic’s Comedy of Errors
The Italian comic Andrea Rivera’s recent outburst against the Church because of its stands on euthanasia, evolution, and contraception has... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Christians to imitate Virgin Mary, be guided by God’s signs
As the month traditionally set aside for devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary begins, the Vatican has announced that Pope... Read more
Pope Benedict: there can be no true theology of Christ without first falling in love with him
In his weekly general audience, held this morning in a rainy St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the words... Read more
True justice, development must spring from recognition of human dignity, says Pope
In a message addressed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, which just completed its 13th plenary assembly in Rome,... Read more
Pope supports Archbishop who received death threats over opposition to gay marriage
According to the BBC, Pope Benedict XVI has lent his support, by phone, to Italian Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, who has... Read more
Bush, Pope Benedict to hold first meeting this summer
The Vatican and the White House have announced that Pope Benedict XVI will hold his first meeting with U.S. President... Read more
Pope calls on faithful, particularly families, to pray for, nurture priestly vocations
Shortly after ordaining 22 men from the diocese of Rome to the priesthood, Pope Benedict XVI charged the throngs of... Read more
Pope Benedict calls eastern rite Catholic Churches a beacon of unity ‘in a fragmented world’
As an historic Synod of the Syrian Catholic Church concluded Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI charged the gathered... Read more
Pope Benedict ordains 22 new priests, calls them to ‘be ready to give their lives’ for Christ
Pope Benedict XVI marked Sunday’s 44th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations by conferring priestly ordination on 22 men... Read more
Vatican publishes outline for next Synod of Bishops General Assembly
In the Holy See Press Office at midday today, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, presented... Read more
Vatican confirms: Pope Benedict has accepted invitation to visit United Nations HQ in New York
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., confirmed recent rumors that Pope Benedict XVI has... Read more
Pope Benedict sends “Thank You Note” to well-wishers
The Vatican has included a link on its website with a short message of thanks written by Archbishop Leonardo Sandi,... Read more
Conference will examine international responsibility to justice and charity, Vatican official says
The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, led by Harvard law professor Mary Ann Glendon kicked off a five-day plenary session... Read more
Vatican official denounces “terrorism” of abortion and euthanasia
The Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said abortion and euthanasia represent “terrorism... Read more
Pontifical Council sends message to Buddhists: education for peace begins with family values
Made public today was the annual message to the world’s Buddhists as they celebrate their Feast of Vesakh. The message,... Read more
